Funkie Junkie Focus – Tim Holtz Christmas Cards

Hello there, Christmas is almost here! Crafting is continuing around here at a breakneck speed ha ha. Our focus for this time is 'Tim Holtz Christmas, Anything Goes'. I found myself in need of some extra Christmas cards so I got going…

Time is valuable right now so I utilized a "use what I have ready" method. The 3-D embossed backgrounds were extras from a previous project. Couldn't let those go to waste! They were the perfect backgrounds for layering lots of Tim Holtz Christmas ephemera and die cuts. (I also have a box of extra die cuts so those were all ready to go too.) Efficient creating is a must five days before Christmas. ;-)

I really love the Tree Rings and Pine Branches 3-D Texture Fade embossing folders. 

My Tim Holtz ephemera stash is a mix of years past and present so I'm not sure if this deer is in the current 2022 pack. There are plenty of great images in each years' collection though so no worries.

The background is Opaque Distress Crackle Paste applied through the Festive Layering Stencil. When dry, I added Distress Holiday Mica Stains for color and shimmer.

The embossed pine branches are highlighted with the pearlescent Seasonal Distress Crayons.

The Christmas Paper Dolls are so cute to use on cards as well. If time wasn't so short, I would have colored them using the new Distress Watercolor Pencils. Compromises must be made in times of need!

Here are a few peeks at the behind the scenes. Mostly it's a matter of pulling everything out, digging through piles and playing around with elements until I'm happy.

I did prepare all the card bases first:

I cut the leading edges of the cards using the Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer. I think it gives it a nice finished look.

Note the creative mess lol!

Merry Christmas! I hope you are inspired to get some holiday crafting in.

The Funkie Junkie Boutique is having a December BOGO & Overstock SALE right now. Shop now for some great deals!

Supplies used:

Tim Holtz Die Set - Bold Text, Christmas

Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fade embossing folder - Tree Rings

Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fade embossing folder - Pine Branches

Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Festive

Distress Collage Medium Matte

Distress Crackle Paste - Opaque

Distress Holiday Mica Stains

Distress Crayons Seasonal

Distress Ink - Ground Espresso

Distress Mixed Media Heavystock

Tonic Tim Holtz Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ephemera Pack Christmas

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Dolls Christmas

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sticker Book Christmas

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Christmas Botanicals 2022

New Seasonal Release!

 I am in love the new things I received from limited edition season release!

 

 After I distressed the edges of the G45 Warm Wishes paper I trimmed and applied white gesso to a sheet of white cardstock.

Once the gesso was dry I applied the Tim Holtz Distress Holiday Grit Paste - Snowfall with the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Poinsettia and allowed to dry.  I then had fun spraying layers of the Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Holiday Mica Stains Set #3

 

 

I used the Sizzix Chapter 4 Tim Holtz Thinlits Dies - Framed Tags with soem more of the beautiful G45 paper

 

 I applied the snowfall paste to the painted chipboard title

 

 I also applied the paste to other painted chipboard and some paper flowers from my stash

 

 In these close ups you can see how it really looks like icy snow!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope I have inspired you to create!

~Laura 

Christmas Treat Boxes – Ranger Seasonal Distress Playtime!

Hello friends, Lisa Hoel here! If you are into making for the holiday season, it is definitely time to think about Christmas crafting! I know for me personally, if I wait until December there is no way I can have all my creative plans come to fruition. So let's get going! 

Our Funkie Junkie product focus this time around is on Tim Holt'z Seasonal Distress release from Ranger. Mica Stains, Crayons, Snowfall Grit Paste and the Grey Woodgrain Cardstock make for some stellar creative playtime!

I decided to use Eileen Hull's new Geometric Box Die to create some Christmas treat gift boxes in two different color ways. 

I thought the triangular panels of the box sides would be perfect for showcasing different Distress techniques and colors.

In my personal decorating I don't do much with pink/pastel type color combinations but I do appreciate the retro palette! The Holiday Mica Spray Set #4 that contains Merrymint, Cocktail Party and Shiny Bauble is perfect for it. (More details on techniques below, scroll on…)

Here is the more "woodsy" traditionally colored box. The lid lifts off to reveal whatever treats you decide to pack inside:

Let's take a look at some of the how to! (If you missed Tim Holtz's live where he discusses the 2022 Seasonal Distress release and shares demos, check it out. SO much good info.)

1) I started out playing with the new Pine Branches 3D Embossing Folder, trying different papers and color combinations.

The pearlescent Crayons are perfect for blending over the embossed areas. I just colored directly onto the paper and then blended with my finger.

I ended up going with the green cardstock with Fresh Balsam Crayon.

2) Next I moved on to various pastes and sprays.

Transparent Texture Paste on Distress Watercolor Paper.

Love it!

Texture Paste Opaque (Holiday Knit Stencil) and Crackle Paste Opaque (Festive Stencil)

The Tart Cranberry Mica Stain adds a wonderful glimmer!

3) The Mica Stains are perfect for coloring the Woodland Trees too! Next time I spray trees, I need to remember to wrap tape around the wooden base. The Distress sprays react with the Snowfall Grit Paste. oops!

4) Geometric Box assembly! I cut the base pieces out of white mat board.

I cut triangles out of my Distress papers to fit onto the sides of the boxes.

I added Rock Candy Glitter to the stars. Nice sparkle!

5) I made some little houses for the lids using the Paper Village 2 Die Set. For the pink house, I cut it out of the Holiday Gray Woodgrain Cardstock and tinted with the Cocktail Party Crayon.

6) I glued the trees and houses onto the box tops and then added some Snowfall Grit Paste snow all around it and on the house roofs.

For a final touch, while the paste was wet I added some Rock Candy Glitter using a Glitter Duster. Extra sparkle is good!

Thanks for reading and keep an eye here on the Funkie Junkie Inspiration Ave blog for loads of eye candy and techniques from our talented designers!